State of New York - Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of
Hiring organization · Based in Albany, NY
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On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
What stands out
Experienced nurses
You would be applying to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision in Albany, a state corrections setting rather than a hospital floor.
Moving here
Albany's cost of living sits at about the national price level, with some area houses around $300-400k.
Moving here
People here describe outdoor access, solid schools, and a college-town feel, along with harsh winters and high property taxes.
Travel nurses
This is the state department itself, not a travel or placement firm like White Glove or Voyage Health that also appear in the New York market.
The city
Living in Albany, NY
New York's capital city sits along the Hudson River, blending historic government architecture with a compact downtown. Albany offers a steady healthcare market anchored by multiple hospital systems, making it a practical landing spot for nurses seeking state-capital stability without downstate New York's intensity.
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- Metro price level · Albany area
- about the national average
- BEA index 99.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,216/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $61,986/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You are looking at the State of New York Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, listed in Albany. This is a state corrections department.
More about State of New York - Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of
You would not be walking into a hospital unit or a travel contract with a staffing firm. Pay, ratios, the EHR, scheduling, and any residency or tuition help are not in the file, so you will want those answers before you sign. Nearby, St. Peter's Health Partners shows a $38-an-hour median; Albany Medical Center and Trinity Health are also in the same market. If you moved here, Albany's prices sit near the national level. Some houses run $300-400k. People talk about outdoor access, solid schools, and a college-town feel. They also talk about harsh winters, high property taxes, and limited buses. New York taxes income on a graduated scale.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- Albany cost of living near the national average
- Some Albany-area houses around $300-400k
- Healthcare and tech jobs in the area
- Outdoor access from the city
- Solid schools cited by local guides
The hard parts
- Harsh winters
- High property taxes
- Limited public transit
- Employer pay, scheduling, and union status not on file
What to weigh
Albany winters are harsh, property taxes run high, and public transit is limited.
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 18, 2026
- Website
- doccs.ny.gov ↗
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Registered Nurse 3 - Correctional Services
$48/hr
Albany, NY
- RN
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